In this year of 2026, the number 4981 provides a special meaning for this political campaign.
In April 2025, my mother and I were worried about the federal government's policies.
I also wanted to make a vote of no confidence in the policies of the president.
So, we put some money into silver bars as a hedge against inflation.
My mother and I sold the silver bars last December.
The price of this silver went up 115%.
The profit was $4981.
This profit feels like money plucked out of thin air.
As this money comes from anger with the status quo,
it feels right to plow the profit into this political campaign.
So, this is what has happened.
If you would like your campaign donation to be more than about money alone,
you can make a statement by donating to VoteVarvel
in a multiple of the number 4981.
It sends a message.
